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Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I'm leading an effort to block & deport convicted sexual predators who are trying to take advantage of our broken immigration system."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Preserve Unused Visas
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Sept. 17, 2021
Sen. Marshall Discusses COVID Origins with Maria Bartiromo
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Letter to Dick Durbin, Chair of Senate Judiciary Commnittee - Sen. Cruz Demands Democrat-led Judiciary Committee Invite McAllen Mayor to Testify on Historic Biden-Harris Border Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Join Colleagues in Demanding Answers About U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Lee, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Demand Answers From Biden Administration on Rushed, Catastrophic Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Republicans Demand Committee Finally Do Its Job, Hold Hearings On Border Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Republicans Demand Committee Finally Do Its Job, Hold Hearings on Border Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 1, 2021
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, and the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Grassley to Biden Admin: Don't Let Bad Actors Take Advantage of Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 26, 2021
Grassley Statement On Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lamb Joins Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Calling on President to Stay in Afghanistan to Finish Mission
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Presses Biden to Outline Plans for Afghanistan
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hinson Asks President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas to Address Unanswered Questions on Release of Illegal Immigrants into U.S.
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 20, 2021
Q&A: Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Devote "All Means Necessary' To Evacuate Americans From Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sens. Cramer, Tillis, Colleagues Request Information on DHS Releasing Illegal Immigrants without Proper Protocols in Place
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Grassley Statement On Federal Injunction Of Biden Admin Immigration Enforcement, Deportation Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Grassley, Colleagues Push For Answers On Reckless DHS Decision To Release Illegal Immigrants
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2021
Democrats Block Grassley Amendment Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Backgrounds From Becoming U.S. Citizens
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2021
Grassley Opposes Democrats' Partisan Spending Spree
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2021
Has Biden Justice Dept. Shuttered MS-13 Task Force Amid Rising Levels Of Crime? Grassley Wants To Know
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging DHS to keep Title 42 in place
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 29, 2021
BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Ag Labor Reform
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 9, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Cuellar Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 1, 2021
Miller-Meeks, Ross, Kim, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 17, 2021
Q&A: Border Security Update
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2021
Reclaiming Our Fiscal Future
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Publicly Release Immigration Plan
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2021
Feenstra Urges Colleagues to Support Sarah's Law as Border Crisis Worsens
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 14, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 9, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Anthony J. Blinkin, Secretary, Department of State and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security - Biden Admin Plan To Restart Central American Minors Program Faces Questions
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 27, 2021
Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Lankford, Tillis, Colleagues Condemn Decision to Support Funding for Sanctuary Cities
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2021
Grassley Statement On Closure Of ICE Detention Facilities
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
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Politician
Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I'm leading an effort to block & deport convicted sexual predators who are trying to take advantage of our broken immigration system."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S.
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Preserve Unused Visas
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Sept. 17, 2021
Sen. Marshall Discusses COVID Origins with Maria Bartiromo
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Letter to Dick Durbin, Chair of Senate Judiciary Commnittee - Sen. Cruz Demands Democrat-led Judiciary Committee Invite McAllen Mayor to Testify on Historic Biden-Harris Border Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Join Colleagues in Demanding Answers About U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Lee, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Demand Answers From Biden Administration on Rushed, Catastrophic Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Republicans Demand Committee Finally Do Its Job, Hold Hearings On Border Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Republicans Demand Committee Finally Do Its Job, Hold Hearings on Border Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 1, 2021
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Joni Ernst
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, and the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Grassley to Biden Admin: Don't Let Bad Actors Take Advantage of Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 26, 2021
Grassley Statement On Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lamb Joins Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Calling on President to Stay in Afghanistan to Finish Mission
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Presses Biden to Outline Plans for Afghanistan
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hinson Asks President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas to Address Unanswered Questions on Release of Illegal Immigrants into U.S.
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 20, 2021
Q&A: Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Devote "All Means Necessary' To Evacuate Americans From Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sens. Cramer, Tillis, Colleagues Request Information on DHS Releasing Illegal Immigrants without Proper Protocols in Place
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Grassley Statement On Federal Injunction Of Biden Admin Immigration Enforcement, Deportation Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Grassley, Colleagues Push For Answers On Reckless DHS Decision To Release Illegal Immigrants
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2021
Democrats Block Grassley Amendment Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Backgrounds From Becoming U.S. Citizens
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2021
Grassley Opposes Democrats' Partisan Spending Spree
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 4, 2021
Has Biden Justice Dept. Shuttered MS-13 Task Force Amid Rising Levels Of Crime? Grassley Wants To Know
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging DHS to keep Title 42 in place
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 29, 2021
BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Ag Labor Reform
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Cuellar & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 9, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Cuellar Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 1, 2021
Miller-Meeks, Ross, Kim, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 17, 2021
Q&A: Border Security Update
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2021
Reclaiming Our Fiscal Future
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Publicly Release Immigration Plan
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2021
Feenstra Urges Colleagues to Support Sarah's Law as Border Crisis Worsens
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 14, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 9, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Anthony J. Blinkin, Secretary, Department of State and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security - Biden Admin Plan To Restart Central American Minors Program Faces Questions
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 27, 2021
Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Lankford, Tillis, Colleagues Condemn Decision to Support Funding for Sanctuary Cities
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2021
Grassley Statement On Closure Of ICE Detention Facilities
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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